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Craiova is a city in south-western Romania.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

Carpatair has daily flights to Craiova from Timisoara and also from other major cities in: Germany, Greece, Italy, Moldova, Ukraine. Check http://www.aeroportcraiova.ro for flights table.

An alternative is to come to Henri Coanda Aeroport in Bucharest and then go by train to Craiova (the train takes about 2.5 hours).

[edit] By train

There are 17 trains daily from Bucharest, 10 from Timisoara, four from Sibiu and one from Brasov.

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[edit] By taxi

There are a lot of taxis in Craiova. Price is about 1.25 RON per Kilometer(0.33 euro) and a start fee which is 1.2 RON.

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The tickets can be bought from the driver (2 RON), or from special arbours (1.5 RON).

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The same tickets as for buses can be used.

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Nicolae Romanescu Park. 24h. Established in 29th September 1903, features rare species of trees and small zoological garden. Is generally safe, but you should avoid late-night visits. free.  edit

The Botanical Garden

City Center

Art Museum

History Museum

[edit] Stay safe

Craiova is one of the most dangerous places in Romania, plagued by corrupt officials and police and overrun by lawless gangs, however this is more related to organized crime and should not concern regular citizens. Day trips are more than OK though, but it may be unsafe at night even in downtown.

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